SSS-Rank Awakening: My Talent Multiplies Everything novel Chapter 136

Chapter 136: S Rank Test.

Kael, completely unaware of the thoughts running through Ferris’ mind, had already begun thinking about something else.

He still had no idea what this so-called VIP Clearance actually meant, but one thing was obvious.

The Branch Director himself was standing before him, personally handling his affairs.

There was no better person to ask.

Looking at Ferris, Kael spoke without hesitation.

"Since you’re already here, I’d like to ask something."

Ferris smiled politely.

"Of course."

"I just completed the A-Rank reassessment, but I didn’t see an option for the S-Rank test." Kael paused before asking, "How do I advance to S-Rank?"

Ferris froze.

"...S-Rank?"

For a brief moment, he wondered if he had misheard.

This young man...

Did he just ask about advancing to S-Rank?

Ferris looked at Kael, trying to determine whether he was joking.

Unfortunately...

Kael’s expression remained completely serious.

A strange look appeared in Ferris’ eyes.

Did this young man truly understand what an S-Rank Hunter represented?

The gap between A-Rank and S-Rank wasn’t something that could simply be measured with numbers.

It was a completely different realm.

Countless A-Rank Hunters spent their entire lives unable to cross that final threshold.

Ferris himself was the perfect example.

He had attempted the S-Rank advancement test years ago.

He had failed.

Ever since then, he had remained stuck, unable to take that final step despite years of continued training.

Yet the young man standing before him had only awakened a month ago.

A month.

Advancing directly from his original rank to A-Rank in such a short period was already something absurd enough to leave people speechless.

Now...

He was asking to challenge the S-Rank examination immediately afterward.

Did he underestimate just how enormous that gap truly was?

Ferris silently took a deep breath before clearing his throat, forcing himself to regain his composure.

"The reason you didn’t see an S-Rank trial is because the VR simulation isn’t capable of operating at that level."

"It lacks the ability to accurately simulate battles involving S-Rank Hunters."

Kael nodded.

"I figured as much."

He hadn’t been surprised by the answer.

Even during the A-Rank trial, the simulator had only been capable of reproducing his physical abilities. It couldn’t replicate his Earth Energy or many of his actual combat skills.

That alone was enough to show its limitations.

If it couldn’t even perfectly simulate him, expecting it to accurately simulate an S-Rank battle would be unrealistic.

Ferris studied him for a moment before asking,

"So... are you saying you wish to take the S-Rank advancement test?"

"Yes."

Kael answered without the slightest hesitation. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"If possible, I’d like to take it now."

Ferris frowned slightly.

"Normally, the S-Rank advancement test is quite straightforward."

Kael looked at him.

"What is the test?"

"You fight an actual S-Rank Hunter."

Kael’s brows rose ever so slightly.

An actual S-Rank Hunter...

He considered it for only a moment before nodding.

"Alright."

"Let’s do that."

There wasn’t even the slightest trace of hesitation in his voice.

In truth, Kael had been hoping for exactly this.

He wanted to know how his current strength compared to a genuine S-Rank Hunter.

Although he was confident that his current abilities were already sufficient to contend against one, confidence alone meant very little.

He preferred facts.

There was no better way to understand the extent of his own strength than fighting someone who had already reached that realm.

Ferris couldn’t help letting out a helpless sigh.

"If only it were that simple."

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